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    Foundations – Chapter 7

    Story written on July 2, 2008 by omalley.
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    Tina tries to distract herself as the birth date looms… Bette “helps”, as only Bette can.

    Tina still hadn’t talked to Bette about the concern she had alluded to in her chat with Helena a few days ago. Finding herself becoming more and more distracted lately, and it helped her to have something concrete she could do in these last weeks of her pregnancy. That was the real reason for her messing about with her hospital bag. The days were dragging on, and wasn’t much else to do but wait and double check things that were already standing ready, tragically inefficient in their mere newness for something as monumental as a new life being born into the world — her world, and Bette’s, and Angelica’s. No amount of preparation would ever be enough, really.

    Tina passed by her bedroom mirror and on noticing her reflection, patted at her face. She looked tired, and it was a look she’d just have to become accustomed to. She didn’t expect to sleep much in the next three months.

    Tina was afraid, simply put. She was afraid of labor, and every day was a struggle to keep her thoughts carefully away from the looming reality of it. Memories of her time delivering Angelica were still difficult for her. Everything had worked out in the end, of course, but she supposed she would never forget her terror, the screaming siren of the ambulance, losing consciousness… she shivered. This time it would be different. She would be in the hospital at the outset this time. No birth coach, no birthing tub – What a stupid idea that was, Tina thought bitterly – no “alternative” approach to the process. She wanted everything to be simple this time around. Simple, clinical, and routine ( with a doctor standing by, of course). Down the chute and into the world and Bette’s and her arms. Hello, baby!

    Oh, who am I kidding? She was in for a hellish time trying to deliver him. Tina was dreading it and there was no positive spin to put on it. She just hoped it would be over as soon as possible.

    Bette entered the room, looking frazzled but triumphant. “I got it on!” she said proudly, her face glistening with sweat and flushed with her victory over the uncooperative smoke detector.

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    1. Good to see you back. You captured the stress of pregnancy perfectly. I feel bad for Tina that she feels so unsettled and overwhelmed and for Bette because she is trying to do/say the right thing. Please don’t be gone too long–can’t wait for the birth :)

    2. Tina wont be ptrgnany for ever. so if I was Jodie I would be really be careful around Tina and her family Just hope that all goes well with Tina. thanks for posting

    3. So, will we see a Jodi/Tina showdown in this story…I think we will. Tina has nothing to apologize for. Bette was paid back in full by Jodi for her “indiscretion”. I hope Tina can shake that guilt before they meet again. Well Omalley we had to wait for it, but it was a wonderful update!

    5. Mah-velous! Simply, MAH-velous! I can hardly believe it’s only been seven chapters! You capture that frightened anticipation of impending birth perfectly! Bette is being a real sport, suppressing her anal retentive side. Loved your sentence about Bette being narcissistic! Perhaps you are outlining a possible role for MM to play for her “wrap up” two episodes in S6. For the life of me, I cannot see what is left for her to do. You present a plausible solution. Looking forward to your next chapter, whenever you find the time to post! Thanks!

    6. Fantastic writing! You portray the varied emotions so well. I think Tina is right to have a sense of foreboding where Jodi is concerned and that worries me.

    8. What a way to break your silence, omalley! Welcome back! Again, I’m amazed at the raw, naked and true emotions that your writing evoke. I can literally feel the rough edges of Tina’s conflicting emotions. It’s like she’s navigating through an inner minefield. Hormones can truly be a b*tch. I love your realistic portrayal of Bette & Tina and their relationship. You can see them struggling with their flaws, yet their love for each other prevails, time and time again. Loved Tina’s gift, the return of the Kiki print. Yep, they’ve really come full circle. Loved the packing of Bette’s soiled T-shirt and bra and their playful banter. That’s truly sweet. Many thanks for this update, omalley! Hope it won’t take you long to post again. :>

    9. I’ve been impatiently waiting for an update, and this was definitely worth it! Yeah…I think Tina is gonna have a smackdown with Jodi, and the birth will have its own drama. Whatever it is you write, I’ll be there to read! PPVS!

    10. Wow T is a hormonal mess or is it mass? I remember but in those days no one bothered to explain it to me…seems like another lifetime when Dr’s were ‘still’ the experts on womens bodies and we did as we were told. When I look back, I wonder how I/We survived much of their stuff. Now, Jodi, well irredeemable is how I’d put it: Jodi just doesn’t get ‘Bette & Tina’…it’s got nothing to do with core values, well not really; its pure karma imo. Best T just forgets about Jodi. Now Bette doing all that fixing up is just her version of T packing/repacking that bag: they are both scared of this birthing event imo. But of course alphabette is not going to say that. She’s reverted to being ‘strong’ for Tina’s sake.I thought the old man’s observations were ‘spot on’ Imagine T with 2 active kids like Ange was behaving. A quiet quiet [and she is quiet] would be a blessing to her. Ange is more Bette’s image. Porter Kennard (Parker reminds me of the butler to Lady Penelope, not a nice image) should be quiet and a reflection of his mommy T. Love the story.

    12. Welcome back and thank you for the update. I feel bad for Tina and understand Bette’s desire to be there for her. Having jodi be in the same place with Tina was unsettling. I bet Tom ran off with Max. Still dislike jodi and I love Tina’s attitude throughout the encounter with her.

    19. This is so good, so very good. Tina’s emotional surges are so realistic, and Bette’s efficiency as she tries to deal with it all is spot on. I’d like to see Jodi get one of Tina’s hormonal backlashes… I don’t think ol’ Jodes could handle it! I’m so pleased you’ve posted, don’t be away too long. Thanks :)

    20. Jodi just killed the story argh, girl get your bitter ass on somewhere, Bette didnt want you so get over it…and how sweet for Tina to retrieve the KIki smith it was sad when Bette had to give them up on the show

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